Fernando Hernandez Email & Phone Number

• Mechanical engineer with more than 18 years of experience who leads the qualification and approval of portable power tools, automated machines, materials, and processes for the fabrication and assembly of metal and composite structures to support the R&D organization. Investigation work includes a US Patent for mechanical non-contact preload measurement.• Responsible for 25% reduction in wing panel manufacturing flow hours by working together with cross functional teams and business finance to approve advanced non-destructive inspection (NDI) systems. This project involved integrating infrared thermography technology on automated carbon tape layup machines.• Executed a 45% annual cost reduction plan on semi-automated drilling and fastening systems.• A leader who guides design-to-build projects and provides supplier performance optimization through metrics and technical consultation for airplane manufacturing with an ability to encourage peer recognition.

Listed skills include Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, and 6 others.

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  University Of Central Florida

  Mechanical Engineering